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Historical fantasy artist & writer. Loves fairytale, gothic, medieval, rococo, steampunk & genderbending things. Adores cats, collects dolls, slays zombies. Files her horns down daily.
jothelibrarian: Pretty medieval manuscript of the day is the Black Hours, one of a very few manuscripts on vellum that is dyed black. This image is of folios 18v and 19r shows Whitsun (also known as Pentecost). For a digital exhibition, take a look at the Pierpont Morgan library website. Image source: Free Christ Images website, and licensed for re-use with attribution.

jothelibrarian:

Pretty medieval manuscript of the day is the Black Hours, one of a very few manuscripts on vellum that is dyed black. This image is of folios 18v and 19r shows Whitsun (also known as Pentecost).

For a digital exhibition, take a look at the Pierpont Morgan library website.

Image source: Free Christ Images website, and licensed for re-use with attribution.

(via honeyed)

Jun. 17, 2012 @ 18:27  ♥ 1128
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